Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. The Machine Tool Manufacturers Limited (A) **

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

  2. Mahesh Kumar Jha

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

  3. Cozy Furniture Mart

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0311 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More

  4. Evergreen Products Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0185 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More

  5. Fertilizers Limited

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0126TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More

  6. Amrita Tea

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

  7. Gujarat Corporation

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

  8. Mathematica Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

    Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

  9. What Time Core

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0133TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of the time study technique for setting up time standards of repetitive and reasonably short?cycle operations. The specific operation in question is a core?making operation in a foundry. ... More

  10. Essay versus Objective Type Tests

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0097TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Discusses and evaluates the two kinds of selection techniques (essay and objective). It also raises issues concerning them. ... More

  11. Promonkar Safes Limited (an exercise in profit sharing)

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: P&IR0120EX Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Covers the situation where the management is forced to evolve alternative strategies in profit sharing, combining improved productivity incentive payments and annual bonus payments. ... More

  12. Victory Exports Private Limited

    Authors: Wadhva, C D;

    Reference No: ECO0241 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case presents the problem of working out the rates to be quoted by Victory Exports Pvt. Ltd. for supplying aluminium poles to Iraq. It is a trial order. It requires the application of the principles of export pricing and knowledge of the working of the foreign exchange market where ... More

  13. What Contemporary Executives Think - I:Managerial Effectiveness

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0100TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note contains edited excerpts from thirteen interviews on managerial effectiveness with chief executives and senior departmental heads of private and public enterprises. It raises several issues for discussion, including questions such as: (a) What constitutes managerial effectiveness? (b) How to appraise effectiveness? (c) Perceptions and opinions on the effectiveness ... More

  14. Heavy Engineering Works Limited **

    Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

  15. Lala Bhogilal and Balaji

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0309 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More

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